Archive of Sage Press Releases - 2016

December 2016

Small businesses around the world feel ignored by political decision making

Sage announced the launch of a ‘Forum for Business Builders’ in the New Year, providing entrepreneurs and business builders all over the world with a platform to get their views heard, along with insight on business barriers, and policy support for entrepreneurs as they navigate uncertainty and turmoil.

November 2016

The Sage Group plc audited results for the year ended 30 September 2016

Sage celebrates the achievement of its Partners

Sage announced the winners of its Sage CEO circle. An award program designed to reward and recognise outstanding performance of the top partners that serve our customers, recommend and advocate for Sage.

Sage takes the magic from Sage Summit on the road to meet with the world’s business builders

Sage announced the launch of The Sage Summit Tour, an event road show which takes the excitement of Sage Summit to Paris, Barcelona, Melbourne, Berlin, Johannesburg, Singapore, London, Atlanta and Toronto.

September 2016

Sage Payments API portal opens new world of developer collaboration

Sage announced the launch of the Sage Payments Developer Portal—a modern, scalable, and collaborative content management system that delivers an easy-to-consume API experience for Sage Payment ISV and software development partners.

July 2016

Sage Brings Cloud-Based Solutions for Accountants and Entrepreneurs to North America

Sage announced several new products today at Sage Summit 2016, including the U.S. and Canadian releases of its integrated cloud-based accounting and practice management solution, Sage Live for Accountants.

Sage Announces Global Program to Support Military Veterans Building Business Careers after Service

Sage pledged a global commitment to help more military veterans transition into civilian life through its Sage Foundation global philanthropy initiative. Sage North America President Marc Scheipe unveiled the company’s plans for a global online mentoring and training program during a keynote address at Sage Summit 2016.

Full-speed ahead for Sage X3 with key partnerships and integrations

Sage announces at Sage Summit the continued success of the Sage X3 business management solution with the launch of the new Sage X3 cloud release Update 10, and a growing ecosystem of cloud applications.

Sage makes simple and beautiful iOS applications for Sage One and Sage Live

Sage Foundation takes corporate philanthropy to next level with grant-making, community fundraising and mentoring program

Sage announced an ambitious new vision for its global philanthropy initiative Sage Foundation. Today's announcement at Sage Summit 2016 in Chicago saw the UK’s largest tech company announce details of its Year 2 plans, and the communities it will prioritize for support.

Sage Builds on the Microsoft Office 365 Platform to Empower Accounting Professionals Around the World

Sage makes business ‘as simple as sending a text’ with first-of-its-kind accounting bot

Sage announced its new messaging bot, Pegg TM. Revealed during CEO Stephen Kelly’s keynote speech at Sage Summit, Pegg acts as a smart assistant that allows users to track expenses and manage finances through messaging apps –which currently boast more than 2 billion users worldwide – such as Facebook messenger and Slack.

Sage expands ecosystem and new strategic initiatives to support worldwide partner community

Sage announced today at Sage Summit a number of new initiatives which build on its Partner strategy and emphasize Sage’s focus on driving growth through and with its partners, a commitment central to its business model.

Sage Live moves to Salesforce Lightning as part of strategic partnership with Salesforce

Sage announced at Sage Summit 2016, the world’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs and business builders, the next stage of Sage’s strategic partnership with Salesforce. New partnerships with TomTom Telematics and U.S. Bank were also announced.

Sage Summit 2016 Set to Be Largest Global Gathering of Entrepreneurs

Sage welcomes over 15,000 entrepreneurs and Small & Medium business owners from around the world to Chicago for this year's Sage Summit, the world's largest gathering of entrepreneurs and business builders.

May 2016

Sage announced that GloryBee, a leading supplier of honey and other quality ingredients, beekeeping tools, woodenware and clothing, uses Sage Payment Solutions and Sage X3 to integrate payments with accounting, improve cash flow and expand its business with mobile payments.

April 2016

Gwyneth Paltrow, Ashton Kutcher and Other Stars of Business and Entertainment to Ignite the Passion of Small and Medium Businesses at Sage Summit 2016

Sage is excited to announce additional speakers from the entertainment industry and from business for Sage Summit 2016. Over 20,000 people from around the world will meet in Chicago, IL, on July 25-28 to share their passion for business, life and helping others. Joining Sir Richard Branson on the keynote agenda at Sage Summit will be some of the biggest names in business and entertainment.

Sage Announces Multiyear Partnership with Invictus Games

Sage announced that it will sponsor the upcoming Invictus Games Orlando 2016 as well as enter into a multiyear partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation. The partnership will see the UK’s biggest tech company support the Games, starting with the Orlando event in May 2016 and beyond.

March 2016

Sage Announces Partnership with Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada

Sage announced a partnership with the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (IPBC). This strategic partnership will empower bookkeepers across Canada with access to the technology, education and resources they need to help them become trusted business advisors for their clients.

Sage announced the results of The Total Economic Impact™ of Sage X3, a January 2016-commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Sage. The study examines the potential return on investment (ROI) businesses may realize with the Sage X3 business management solution.